Field Safety Leader – Transmission Power Delivery

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Company vehicle

Gas card

Job summary

MasTec Power Delivery in Las Vegas seeks a Field Safety Specialist I to lead safety initiatives, perform observations, and guide 10-35 field employees daily to ensure safe work practices on the job. The role focuses on recommending safe work practices, identifying risks, and driving improvements in safety culture.

The position requires OSHA-related certifications, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on a project-wide basis.

Qualifications

• Proficient in OSHA recordkeeping.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanor; remains calm and emotionally controlled under pressure.
• Detail oriented and high attention to accuracy.
• Solid mathematical skills.
• Comfortable with working in a non-traditional office environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.
• Ability to attain or have CPR/first aid or EMT certification, on-the-job experience managing a project safety program, and training experience.
• Certification as an OSHA, MSHA, and Medic First Aid instructor is preferred.
• OSHA 10 HR and 30 or equivalent instructor.
• Attain CSP prior to moving to next career level.
• Ability to communicate and set safety expectations through onboarding and orientation delivery.
• 3-5 year’s work experience in transmission power line construction preferred.
• BA/BS in health and safety or related field strongly preferred.
• Ability to attain CSP (Certified Safety Professional).
• Journeyman lineman/certified high voltage electrician.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 and recordkeeping.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine compliance with laws and standards.
• Provides interpretation of regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborates with operations to support work execution and controls.
• Identifies and executes corrective actions to reduce safety risks.
• Creates sustainable safety culture and practices.
• Partners with safety professionals to develop correction plans.
• Leads incident investigations and ensures corrective actions are implemented.
• Identifies training needs and develops programs per OSHA/DOT/state regulations.
• Assumes duties of project safety manager or director when needed.
• Builds relationships to improve safety leadership and practices.
• Engages with employees and leaders to promote safe behaviors and remove barriers to safe work.
• Escalates with senior leaders and coordinates safety briefings when required.
• Inspects equipment and materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Performs daily safety observations with face-to-face interaction.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Written and verbal skills

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in health and safety

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

MasTec Power Delivery in Las Vegas seeks a Field Safety Specialist I to lead safety initiatives, perform observations, and guide 10-35 field employees daily to ensure safe work practices on the job. The role focuses on recommending safe work practices, identifying risks, and driving improvements in safety culture.

The position requires OSHA-related certifications, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities on a project-wide basis.